A WOMAN was left shocked and distressed after being attacked and robbed.

A WOMAN was left shocked and distressed after being attacked and robbed.

The victim, who is 50 years old and lives in the Hartford area, was walking along Grosvenor Avenue at 5.50pm when she was attacked and pushed to the floor by a man who had approached her from behind.

The woman's handbag was stolen and she suffered minor injuries during the incident on Thursday. Police say she was very distressed by her ordeal.

The attacker was seen running away from the scene. He was a white man and is described as more than 6ft tall, aged between 20 and 25, with dark brown shoulder length hair. He was wearing a short, dark leather jacket and a dark T-shirt.

Police have issued an e-fit of the suspect and are appealing for help from anyone who can help find the attacker.

'While we don't want to alarm people, this is a nasty offence and if anybody saw this incident or the offender running away, or if anyone has any information about this attack, could they please contact us?' appealed DS Keith Beresford of Northwich CID.

* Anyone who can help should contact Northwich Police Station on 48000 or Crimestoppers in complete confidence on 0800 555 111.